The NMC conducts open workshops on a variety of topics related to multimedia production. These 20 to 30 minute sessions are open to all AU faculty, staff and students with all levels of multimedia production experience. There are usually four or five workshops held each week. Check the NMC calendar for the latest schedule. For […]
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Apple releases a Final Cut Pro X free trial and a major FCP-X update
Today Apple introduced a major update to Final Cut Pro X that restores many features users felt were missing in the original release, and also comes alongside a free 30-day trial version for people still a little gun-shy after Apple’s latest overhaul to its professional video editing suite. Read more about the free trial and […]
Continue readingWith Logic Pro X on the way, Apple works to avoid Final Cut Pro X backlash
Apple is reportedly finishing an update to Logic Pro 9, its professional digital audio and music sequencing program, taking care not to rile existing users with significant changes. The new update is reportedly called Logic Pro X to maintain the same branding as Apple’s recent Final Cut X. However, according to a report by Japanese […]
Continue readingHacked Ikea kitchen timers shoot time lapses
The Ikea timer is called the OrdningUse it to make a cheap ($5.99) and easy Ikea Time Lapse Panning Unit for your next photo shoot. Here’s an example:Pan Left Portland and another one:Pan Left Lido Key Here’s a great video that shows you how to make your own (jump to 2 min 10 sec):How to […]
Continue readingLynda.com – + new features, – confusing interface
For a number of years, Lynda.com‘s online tutorials have been AU’s primary resource for software training. These excellent online training tutorials offer thousands of hours of instruction for AU faculty, students and staff. AU has a multi-year license to provide these, free of charge, to the AU community, whether they are on campus or off. […]
Continue readingMeet the Robots! – The New Media Center has relocated!
The New Media Center (NMC) has been relocated to the lower level of the American University Library and is open for business! The New Media Center has merged with Media Services former Digital Media Studio suites and as a result, there are 22 Mac workstations available for students, faculty, and staff to work on not-for-profit […]
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